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Save on Fillers at South Shore Derm
May 10th, 2012
Restore a youthful, vibrant appearance to your face by booking an appointment for a dermal filler at South Shore Dermatology Physicians (SSDP) during the month of June 2012.
Enjoy great discounts on treatment with Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane, or Sculptra Aesthetic in time for the summer season.
Take $100 off one syringe of dermal filler and $75 off each additional filler syringe.
Dermal fillers are an effective way to replace lost volume and restore youthful contours to the skin. Moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds are smoothed and softened with these rejuvenating products.
Schedule your appointment for a cosmetic filler today by phoning 508.535.3376, Option 7, or email us from the Contact Us page on the SSDP website.
*Please note: Offer is in effect from June 1 – 30, 2012.
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SSDP Outruns Homelessness with School on Wheels of Massachusetts
May 3rd, 2012
SSDP put its heart – and soles – into supporting the work of School on Wheels on Massachusetts at the Outrunning Homelessness Race and Fun Walk on Saturday, April 28. Twenty SSDP staff members, family and friends participated in the 5K Race and 2-mile Fun Run at Borderland State Park.
Putting their best feet forward on SOWMA’s behalf were SSDP Doctors Leera M. Briceno and Jay M. Ritt, Office Manager Kristina Botelho, Anna Mills, Jessica Sartra, Joyce Weinstein, Jessica Burnham, Jenna Camara, Holly Fahey, Stephanie and Laporscha Hardmon, Leah Clifford Stephenson, Debbie and Kristina Secinaro, Karrol Setalsingh, and Andy Sullivan. “Junior” team members included RJ, TJ, Vanessa, and Alexis.
SSDP team members Leah Clifford Stephenson and the mother-daughter duo of Debbie and Kristina Secinaro competed in the 5K Race, with Kristina taking first place in her age division with a time of 26:13, and her mother, Debbie, taking second place in her age division with a time of 28:32.
Participating in the Outrunning Homelessness Race and Fun Walk is another way SSDP gives back to the community. In the past, the practice has generously supported many local, national and international causes, including the Sharon Soccer Association, Milton Public School, Share and Care Foundation, Friends of Shelter Associates, Handi-Kids Special Needs Camp, East & Alternative School PTO, Temple Sinai of Sharon, Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund, and SOWMA. As a longtime SOWMA supporter, SSDP has maintained a vibrant relationship with the organization by donating new backpacks and school supplies for children living in transitional shelters and temporary housing, stuffing backpacks at SOWMA headquarters, and making generous financial donations. The 2012 Outrunning Homelessness Race and Fun Walk marked the first time SSDP team picked up its feet on SOWMA’s behalf and was a t-shirt sponsor of the event.
“As healthcare providers serving the residents of Easton, Brockton, Avon, Sharon, Stoughton, Randolph, Canton, Mansfeld, Norton, Taunton, and the surrounding areas, we believe a good education is key to helping children overcome the challenges of homelessness and be successful in life,” explains SSDP dermatologist Jay M. Ritt, MD. “South Shore Dermatology Physicians is proud to do its share to support SOWMA’s life-changing work on behalf of children experiencing homelessness and to strengthen the well-being of every community member.”
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The truth about indoor tanning
March 23rd, 2012
If you believe what you see on the Internet, indoor tanning offers little risk and lots of benefits. But if you read between the lines, you will see that even the Indoor Tanning Association acknowledges on its website that, “Exposure to ultraviolet radiation may increase the likelihood of developing skin cancer and can cause serious eye injury.”
Before exposing yourself to UV radiation from tanning beds or sun lamps, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these facts from the American Academy of Dermatology.*
Are sunlamps and tanning beds safer than natural sunlight?
No. Most sun lamps and tanning beds emit mainly UVA radiation; these so-called “tanning rays” are less likely to cause a sunburn than UVB radiation from sunlight. Contrary to the claims of some tanning parlors, that does not make them safe, in fact, they cause deeper skin damage. UVA rays have a suspected link to melanoma, and like UVB rays, they also may be linked to immune system damage and premature skin aging.
A review of seven studies found a 75 percent increase in the risk of melanoma in those who had been exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning before the age of 35.
What are the dangers of tanning?
While skin cancer has been associated with sunburn, even moderate tanning may also produce the same effect. UV radiation from the sun, tanning beds, or sunlamps may cause skin cancer and can have a damaging effect on the immune system. It can also cause premature aging of the skin, giving it a wrinkled, leathery appearance.
Are people actually being harmed by sunlight?
Yes. The number of skin cancers has been rising over the years due to increasing exposure to UV radiation from the sun, tanning beds, and sun lamps. More than 1.3 million new skin cancer cases are likely to be diagnosed in the U.S. this
year.
Are the types of skin cancer caused by the sun, tanning beds, and sun lamps easily curable?
Not necessarily. Melanoma, with a suspected link to UVA exposure, is fatal if not detected early. The number of cases of melanoma is rising in the United States with an estimated 47,700 new cases, and 7,700 deaths anticipated this year.
Does the skin of young people show these harmful effects?
Skin aging and cancer are delayed effects that show up many years after the exposure. Unfortunately, since the damage is not immediately visible, young people are often unaware of the dangers of tanning. It is estimated that cases of skin cancer will continue to increase as people who are tanning in their teens and twenties reach middle age.
*Information excerpted from The Darker Side of Tanning©, published by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Learn more about the connection between skin cancer and indoor tanning in the recent issue of Dermatology Daily.
Tags: melanoma, skin cancer, sunlamps, tanning beds, UV radiation
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Amy S. Chang, MD, joins SSDP
February 23rd, 2012
Amy S. Chang, MD, has joined SSDP as an associate physician. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Dr. Chang earned her MD degree from the Tufts University School of Medicine. She did an internal medicine internship at the Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, RI, followed by a 3-year dermatology residency at the Boston University and Tufts University Combined Dermatology Residency Program.
Upon completing her specialty training, Dr. Chang was immediately recruited by Tufts Medical Center as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and served as the Associate Residency Program Director. Licensed in Massachusetts and California, she is on the staff of the Good Samaritan Medical Center (GSMC) in Brockton and the Tufts Medical Center in Boston.
Formerly a member of the Association of Professors of Dermatology and American Contact Dermatitis Society, Dr. Chang is a current member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology (MAD), and the New England Dermatological Society (NEDS). She is the sixth Board certified dermatologist to join the SSDP staff.
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Katalin Kovalszki, MD, named SSDP partner
February 23rd, 2012
Katalin “Kate” Kovalszki, MD, has been named an SSDP partner. A Board certified dermatologist, Dr. Kovalszki has been in practice with SSDP since 2009.
A highly regarded physician who specializes in providing patient-centered care, Dr. Kovalszki earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and an MD degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She completed an internal medicine internship and a dermatology residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center, where she received the “You’re Super” award for Outstanding Patient Care.
On the staff of the Good Samaritan Medical Center (GSMC) in Brockton, she was a presenter at the AAD Annual Meeting in 2008 and is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology (MAD), the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS), and Phi Beta Kappa.
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